2015 Spring & Summer Fashion Essentials

50 Stupid-Simple Ways To Pull Off Hot-Weather Style Today

Spring may have sprung. But if you're anything like us, we're willing to bet your closet still looks like it’s stranded in a snowstorm. Since our friends at Sanuk (makers of crazy comfortable kicks) are giving us good reason to box up our boots for the next six months, we figured we might as well hit refresh on everything else too.

Scared about what it's going to set you back? Relax. All it takes is a handful of seasonal staples to wake up your wardrobe. And lucky for you, we've already scoured the stores to find out what's worth buying when you're at the shore, on the sidewalk, or stuck in the office.

Work Essential: Bonobos Khaki Suit

Bonobos

Supposedly season-less wool selections in the usual boring shades of navy and gray aren't the only game in town when it comes to suiting up for spring. In fact, you should do away with them until at least September and cool off in cotton khaki instead.

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk John Doe Sandals

Sanuk

Leather normally doesn't do well in wet weather, but serious surfer-types know that the durable, distressed kind can survive every situation from the streets to the sand, and these ones from Sanuk are the ones you’ve always been looking for.

Work Essential: Brooks Brothers DB Sportcoat

Brooks Brothers

Double-breasted jackets are still trying to overcome their big, boxy rep from the ‘80s, but they're slowly making their way into mainstream again. With seasonal options like this deconstructed, no-iron knit, that may happen sooner than you think.

Laid Back Essential: Goorin Brothers Baseball Cap

Casual Essential: Todd Snyder Crewneck Sweatshirt

Todd Snyder

The vintage, gym-issue sweatshirt has been spotted several times over the last few seasons. However, this concoction born from a collaboration between all-American designer Todd Snyder and Champion is getting us to finally give in.

Laid Back Essential: Uniqlo White T-Shirt

Uniqlo

The perfect plain white tee was once like Bigfoot: There are tons of sightings, but snagging the damn thing is impossible. With a trimmer cut and sleeves that stay snug on the arm, we're pretty sure this one's the real deal.

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk Beer Cozy Primo

Sanuk

Sometimes the spring days get too hot for shoes, so that means it's time to get into a pair of sandals. Sanuk's Beer Cozy Primo style has a rubber sole, thick contrast lining and a midsole stripe, making it the perfect thing to wear on a lazy sunny spring day.

Casual Essential: Gant Rugger Flannel Shirt

Gant Rugger

Plaid flannel has been popping up pretty much everywhere these days. But as you might have guessed, it's trimmer than the kind from the Kurt Cobain era. Fortunately, in true homage to grunge days gone by, we're once again witnessing them being worn around the waist.

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk Beer Cozy Sandals

Sanuk

What sounds more spring than “Beer Cozy”? These sandals are the perfect fit to get you in the mood for spring. Grab a drink, lounge around and don’t worry about uncomfortable footwear for the rest of the season.

Casual Essential: J.Crew Short-Sleeve Button-Down Shirt

J.Crew

Staving of sweat isn't easy if your arms are completely covered in fabric. Keep cool in a button-down shirt that comes up short in the sleeve department and, if the mood strikes, feel free to add a couple of cuffs.

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk Fraid So Sandals

Sanuk

Looking for some vintage funk when it comes to casually comfortable footwear? Sanuk has the answer to your dilemma with their Fraid So sandal, complete with distressed edges that give it that frayed look.

Casual Essential: Uniqlo Knit Polo

Uniqlo

If you're tired of tossing on polos from the usual block of brands (or their nondescript, no-name equivalents), here's a new one that is sure to perk you up. Techno fabric that's designed to keep you dry combined with a cutaway collar is the freshest take on a tried-and-true essential we've seen in quite a while.

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk Commodore Stretch Slip-Ons

Sanuk

Headed out to a beachside BBQ or an evening stroll on the shore? You'll be needing an espadrille for that. Unlike the traditional type from Spain, this version is reinforced with rubber on the sole, so essentially, you can wear them anywhere.

Work Essential: J.Crew Chambray Shirt

Laid Back Essential: Sanuk Rounder Hobo Slip-On

Sanuk

A more covered up laid back look, the Sanuk Rounder Hobo slip-ons are the shoes that non-sandal wearers have been looking for. The rubber sole and frayed edges of the canvas lining, making it perfect for a sunny spring walk.

Work Essential: Carhartt WIP Bermuda Shorts

Carhartt WIP

Although it's not the ideal look for the office, sometimes humidity forces you to wear shorts to work. If that's the case, then these are the ones you should be looking to wear. Hems on shorts have certainly been on the rise. If that's a cause for concern for you, be on the lookout for Bermudas that follow in the footsteps of the original slim-lined silhouette.